Artists tackle role of journalism through editorial cartoon contest

MANILA, Philippines— How do we visualize our fight for a free press? 

To mark the 31st celebration of World Press Freedom Day, more than a hundred Filipino artists participated in an online editorial cartoon contest organized by Pitik Bulag, in partnership with Rappler’s civic engagement arm, MovePH, and Explained PH.

Themed “Journalism that empowers the margins,” the online editorial cartoon contest sought to highlight the role of the press in a time of disinformation, and...